Read highlights from HRMI Canada 2025 conference, a debate exploring AI's impact on human skills in the workplace, and Maplesoft Group becoming a Microsoft Cloud Service Provider.
HR Info Bytes
Learn more on sustainable benefits administration, modern and competitive perks, and strategies for bridging the AI skills gap in the workplace.
Industry News
Stay ahead of the curve with updates on the potential impacts of Canadian health-care legislation on virtual care benefits, new employment insurance measures for workers affected by foreign tariffs, and more.
SEB Highlights
Connecting and Learning at HRMI Canada 2025!
Our team recently enjoyed the HR Management Institute Canada 2025 conference in beautiful Muskoka! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with a diverse group of HR professionals and engage in insightful discussions on leadership, culture, and wellbeing. We made some great connections. Thanks to HRMI for a wonderful event!
Is the future of work digital... or will human skills remain indispensable?
Dive into the AI workplace debate! SEB's Sana Chishty, VP of HR Services and Blair McTrach, VP of Data Services, share vital perspectives on the future of work. Is it driven by digital innovation or human connection? Get their expert insights below.
Enterprise Service Management (ESM) isn’t just for IT anymore
Forward-thinking organizations are embracing ESM across departments like HR, transforming how internal services are delivered. By extending proven IT Service Management (ITSM) principles beyond IT, HR teams are simplifying onboarding, accelerating response times, and elevating the overall employee experience. It’s more than just efficiency—it’s about creating a workplace that's more connected, responsive, and truly employee-centric.
Maplesoft Joins the Microsoft Cloud Service Provider Program
As a certified Microsoft CSP, Maplesoft is now better positioned to offer enhanced cloud solutions. The company can leverage top-tier cloud engineering talent to support client projects with greater speed and efficiency. This achievement strengthens Maplesoft's standing in competitive RFPs, providing clients with added assurance of expertise and capability in facilitating digital transformation.
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Green Thinking in Benefits Administration
Go green with your benefits! Discover key strategies for a more sustainable approach, covering digital administration, eco-friendly commuting, wellness initiatives, responsible retirement investments, and greener healthcare options.
Transform your benefits package! Discover how to go beyond the basics by implementing innovative perks like personalized learning, work flexibility, comprehensive wellness support, strong financial benefits, and unique employee experiences to outshine the competition.
Newto ITSM? Explore how IT Service Management (ITSM) principles can streamline internal services, improve employee experiences, and support more efficient cross-departmental collaboration. Know how to optimize internal service delivery and drive organizational efficiency.
The rapid adoption of AI is creating a significant skills gap. Explore how organizations can address this challenge by focusing on upskilling their current workforce, adopting innovative external hiring practices, leveraging AI tools for training, and cultivating a company culture that embraces continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
How national health-care legislation could impact benefits plan sponsors’ virtual care offerings
A looming policy change could impact virtual health benefits in Canada. This article explores the incoming Canadian Health Act Services Policy, which comes into effect April 1, 2026. The policy aims to ensure that medically necessary services are covered by provincial or territorial health-care plans.
The Government of Canada introduces new employment insurance measures to support Canadian workers impacted by foreign tariffs
Announced on March 22, 2025, to support Canadian workers facing economic uncertainty from foreign tariffs. Key changes include artificially boosting regional unemployment rates for easier EI access, suspending severance/vacation pay rules affecting benefit start times, and waiving the EI waiting period. These changes are temporary.
Weight management drug claims up 90.6% in 2024: report
Weight management medications emerged as the fastest growing drug category in 2024. Claims from these drugs surged by 90.6% since 2023, according to a report analyzing Canadian claims data from more than 15 million plan members in 2024.
Ontario investing $1 billion for workers’ skills development
The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 billion over the next three years to expand its Skills Development Fund, aiming to address labour shortages and support laid-off workers through enhanced training and upskilling programs. This brings total investment in the fund to $2.5 billion since 2021, helping over a million people to date. Learn what this means for employers and HR leaders across the province.
